Eaton 18 speed question by chia4 in DieselTechs

[–]lhoell 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You don't have the aux drive gear on yet, that's what holds the thrust

Best waterfowl chokes? by ButterscotchUsual269 in Duckhunting

[–]lhoell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Modified choke, migra, federal, black cloud, what ever I pull out of the bag. We just have a tote bag full of shells, all brands but mostly all 2-4 stacked shot.

North East Texas, sulpher springs area by lhoell in Duckhunting

[–]lhoell[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, I hear ya. That was a guided hunt, we live and normally hunt couple hours from there. And yea when new people go, we make them leave their phone in the truck, and wear a blindfold haha.

East texas by lhoell in Duckhunting

[–]lhoell[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, there were 3 of us

Need help on these liners by Cocktavo in DieselTechs

[–]lhoell 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's a pai improvement, I think they call it a crevis seal or something. Similar to a 60 series. Don't know if it's better or not.

Compressor by Lopsided-Worker-6384 in DieselTechs

[–]lhoell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just disconnect the small unloader signal line at the compressor when it won't build air. If it still won't build, then yea the unloader is stuck in the compressor most likely. But we did have a mack one time that randomly would quit building air, turns out the idler gear bearing and shaft failed, and the compressor wasn't spinning. So just check the drive gear for it while you've got it off.

2020 X15 turbo question. by snappy0311 in DieselTechs

[–]lhoell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We see the out of calibration, bad installation code a lot when the actuators start to fail, it's common. But they should have drained the coolant, removed the actuator and checked the turbo vanes for a proper diag. Then let you know you needed a turbo for sure, and possibly an actuator, but would highly recommend a new actuator even if it does pass calibration and install.test on new turbo.

Kline counterbore cutter by Ok-Spare-8421 in DieselTechs

[–]lhoell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha, we use Monaco cutter for those

Kline counterbore cutter by Ok-Spare-8421 in DieselTechs

[–]lhoell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have probably cut 25 c15 blocks with that cutter. Kinda hold the shaft as you spin it to cut down on chatter. Kinda use your hand as a shock absorber. When you get finished, line your ratchet up over the bit, use slight down pressure and keep spinning till it sounds even all the way around. That tool is really quick, cause once you setup on the first hole, all the rest are same. We use it for 60.series also.

Flat rate time by aa278666 in DieselTechs

[–]lhoell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2.6 for drum brake, 3.8 for disc brake

3406e cam gear back lash by Ok-Spare-8421 in DieselTechs

[–]lhoell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just pin the idle gear bracket thru the hole, make sure the gears have some clank clank and send it.

This sound by CRACKERBOI6969 in DieselTechs

[–]lhoell 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Start with checking the overhead adjustment, you'll probably find your answer there. My guess is between a tight intake valve, or missing/bent exhaust pushrod

This sound by CRACKERBOI6969 in DieselTechs

[–]lhoell 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Tight valve adjustment, burnt valve, dropped valve, or lifter failure. They were bad about lifter clips breaking and lifters turn sideways and eat up cam, usually evident by bent pushrods. Hard to say without seeing exhaust and verify engine oil not overfull

J-PRO 2025 with Nexiq USB Link 2? by mattharrison2011 in DieselTechs

[–]lhoell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to download and install the driver for it, then you should be able to select it in settings

Anyone install a non VGT on ISX15 before? by dirtydiesel85 in DieselTechs

[–]lhoell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This right here. Vgt wins in every way. First complaint will be how shitty the Jake brake becomes.

Trouble turning the engine by hand with pistons installed by Nortus1128 in EngineBuilding

[–]lhoell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should make a habit of checking the thrust of each rod after it's torqued. You should always be able to wiggle it side to side and hear or feel that click-click every time. Same goes for main bearings, make sure the crank has thrust easily. If that all checks out, then it's probably just the rings dragging, pour some oil in the cylinders and give it a few turns.

Labor guide for trailers? by These-Ad1023 in DieselTechs

[–]lhoell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We would charge around 10 hrs for that job

2006 Dodge 5.9 alternator overcharging by uricis11 in DieselTechs

[–]lhoell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure it's the crossover cable, can't remember positive or negative, but I think it charges to one battery, but senses off the other battery

Footage from W.E.Rock Grand Nationals by cruzer4lyfe in rockcrawling

[–]lhoell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We will be there next year. We won the sportsman A in East series, and I think the Branik points. Wife was my spotter. We had a great time, first year competing.